Affiliate membership of Carers UK is open to any organisation with an interest in improving the lives of carers
We have 300 member organisations, like yours, sharing their ideas and experiences with Carers UK.
Here are some types of organisations who have affiliated to Carers UK:
Carers and disability organisations
Voluntary organisations
Local branches of national organisations such as Age UK, Carers Trust, Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society, Crossroads
Local authorities
Adult services, disability services, learning disability, mental health and older people’s teams, carers leads, service managers, policy/HR officers
Primary Care
Trusts, CCGs, GP surgeries, NHS Trusts, PALS, discharge teams, community teams
Domiciliary Care Agencies
Individuals who work in social care, eg consultants and freelancers.
Latest updates
Carers UK responds to Guardian article reporting that the Government is considering compensation for carers hit by the Carer’s Allowance scandal
Helen Walker, Chief Executive at Carers UK, said:
“This is very good news to hear that the Government is discussing…
Carers UK's response to the 2024 NHS Adult Inpatient survey
Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs responds to this recent survey.
Carers Rights Day theme announced
Carers UK has launched the theme for this year’s Carers Rights Day on Thursday 20 November 2025 which is ‘Know…
Rising numbers of unpaid carers say they need more support from the NHS
An increasing number of unpaid carers looking after family members or friends who are older, disabled or living with a…
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